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Author: Matthew K. Fenton
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Unmasking the Subtle and Blatant: Examples of Workplace Retaliation
Reporting unlawful conduct in the workplace — such as sexual harassment or unsafe working conditions — is critical to making your workplace a safe and productive environment. However, your employer may be less than thrilled to be the subject of inquiries, investigations, or other attention from outside authorities and agencies. These efforts and their subsequent…
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Understanding Your Rights: Can I Sue My Employer for Not Reporting My Injury?
“Can I sue my employer for not reporting my injury?” You may be left wondering this very thing if you have become injured or ill while on the job and are now struggling to get the benefits you need. Whether your employer has failed to notify its workers’ compensation insurer because of a careless oversight…
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Florida Workers’ Compensation Requirements
Workers’ compensation is provided by a majority of companies across the state. However, there are specific eligibility requirements for workers’ compensation in Florida and the available benefits they can receive. Florida workers’ compensation lawsare in place to provide much-needed benefits, although the process of getting them can be complex. All necessary documents must be accurate…
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What Happens If You Violate a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
What happens if you break a non-disclosure agreement? If breaking a non-disclosure agreement is proven, there can be severe consequences in some cases. This may include either civil penalties or even criminal penalties. Either of these could significantly impact your life, including risking your financial future and freedom. A lawyer can help you in multiple ways. They…
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What Types of Employment Contracts Are There?
Employment contracts are commonly used to define and outline the working relationship between companies and employees. When considering an employee agreement vs. a contract, they are similar. However, employee agreements often have further detailed employer and employee rights verbiage. So, what types of employment contracts are there? Various contracts are available to use depending on…
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What Is a Pre-Adverse Action Notice?
Can You Still Get Hired After a Pre-Adverse Action Letter? Receiving a pre-adverse action letter may seem like a death knell for your chances of working for that particular employer. It is easy to feel that by sending the notice, the employer has already written you off as a potential candidate and is committed to…
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Process for Disputing a Failed Background Check
Negative information on a background report or credit check can sink your opportunity to land your dream job. As a result, employers routinely request that job applicants consent to one or more screening reports, especially if the job involves a position of trust or access to sensitive information. When damaging information surfaces, the employer may…
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Guide to Employment Attorneys Working on Contingency in Florida
Finding the right attorney may feel like a daunting task. It does not have to be. Are you looking for an employment attorney working on contingency? This guide will give you comprehensive information to help you decide your legal representation when dealing with an employee rights violation. Many people will use lawyers working on contingency…
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What Is an Adverse Action as Defined by FCRA?
Your consumer credit report can impact several areas in your life, including your ability to obtain credit on favorable terms. Individuals have experienced difficulties in securing a mortgage or a car loan because of negative marks and information on their credit reports. Your credit report can affect other areas of your life beyond your housing…
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Guide to Understanding the Policy of Non-Retaliation
Do you want to know what the policy of non-retaliation is? We explain non-retaliation policies in the workplace and discuss the legal protections you have.
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